How to Decorate a Boring Square Bedroom

Angling your bed can give a square room a more interesting look.

Decorating a bedroom is usually a challenge since you have to toe the line between creating a soothing environment for sleeping and a more vibrant design that reflects your personality. When you're dealing with a boring square bedroom, the challenge can be even greater. You can easily spice up the look of your room, however, by making a few simple changes to help create a focal point and add visual interest to the space.

Add Color

No matter what shape your bedroom is, adding color is a foolproof way to spice up its appearance since white, cream or beige walls can give a space a drab, unfinished look. Painting the walls in a cool-toned color can give the room a calm, serene feeling. Try sky or powder blue for a soothing look. Mint and sage green are also attractive options. If you prefer a cozier feel for your bedroom, opt for a warm color. Peach or lemon yellow works well in a small, square bedroom. If your bedroom is a large square shape, however, you can try deeper shades on the wall. If you like cool shades, try a blue-gray or cornflower blue on the walls. For a warm look, go with gold or terracotta.

Angle Furniture

Following the lines of walls is the traditional way of placing furniture in a square bedroom, which means that large furniture items are typically placed flat against or parallel with the walls. But if you want to give your bedroom a more distinctive look, angle your furniture toward the walls instead. In particular, you may want to angle your bed to help make it the focal point of the room. You can place the rest of the furniture against the walls in a classic layout or angle another large piece like an armoire or bookcase to help balance the look of the angled bed.

Create an Accent Wall

If you don't want to angle your bed or you want to further accent it, creating an accent wall behind the bed can instantly draw the eye. Using a contrasting color is an easy way to create an accent wall. If your walls are blue, paint your accent wall in an orange shade like peach or terracotta. For a room with sage walls, try a chocolate brown or eggplant shade. You can also create an accent wall by adding a pattern. Create a easy stripe pattern by using painter's tape to mark off sections and filling in the stripes with a paint shade that contrasts with your wall's base color. You can also add a pattern with wallpaper or use a faux finish like sponging to add texture that distinguishes the wall.

Hang a Dramatic Lighting Fixture

In a square room, it's easy to find the center of the space and hang the fixture in the middle so it naturally draws the eye. You can choose from a variety of fixture styles depending on the type of decor that you prefer. If you like a traditional look, hang a classic crystal chandelier. For a funky look, try spray-painting an old brass chandelier in a bold color like red, purple or green. Pendant lights can also work in your bedroom. In a large square room, hang for several pendants in different colors or shapes in a cluster. In a smaller space, a single pendant light with a decorative cover is enough to draw the eye.

About the Author

Based in New York City, Jennifer Blair has been covering all things home and garden since 2001. Her writing has appeared on BobVila.com, World Lifestyle, and House Logic. Blair holds a Bachelor of Arts in Writing Seminars from the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.